Fresh Rakkyo Green Tops from China
Fresh green tops from rakkyo plants (Allium chinense), a Japanese alliaceous vegetable often pickled but imported fresh. HTS 0703.90.0020 covers these as green onions of non-Allium cepa species.
Duty Rate — China → United States
57.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Maintain cold chain from farm to port; temperature logs prevent spoilage claims at entry
• Include commercial invoice detailing species and harvest date for accurate duty assessment
• Steer clear of bunching with Allium cepa; separate packaging avoids commingling penalties